Italian Street Kitchen Neutral Bay

Such a nice Italian spot for a casual dinner! Our waitress was so warm and friendly, and the restaurant atmosphere was cosy. The prawn pasta and smoked prosciutto pizza were my faves. Gnocchi was average. See @eunicexplores on Instagram/Tiktok for more food reviews 🔥

The pizza was just ok, the dough was a bit tough for us. The carpaccio was not what we expected as this was more like cold cuts. The rosemary fries was crispy but we couldn’t taste any rosemary or garlic flavour. The calamari was a bit chewy, maybe it wasn’t that fresh? The pasta lacked some flavour and was a bit overcooked but if you really wanted to try one I would recommend the prawn one as the sauce was deep and rich.

Have been here a few times and chose to come back for not only the yummy food but also the service and atmosphere. Sadly, this time I was very disappointed as I raved on about this place to my friend. Firstly, upon arrival, many staff but nobody greeted us. I understand the restaurant was busy, but a simple "Hi, I'll be with you shortly" would have gone far. Except we were left to stand there like idiots before going up to who looked like the manager to ask about our table. He was a dark guy in a button up shirt and trousers manning the till and drinks behind the counter. The interaction was very cold and transactional. Once seated, we were asked 3 times to order drinks. Clearly they don't have a system between the waiters. Once the food arrived it was delicious, no complaints there. As the evening started to whine down, around 9:10pm we, and another table were the last ones remaining. Lots of loud clanging from the manager who was polishing cutlery behind us and throwing them down. We at this point also warned in an cold manner that they were closing in 5 minutes, before he came around to the table next to us with the eftpos machine to take payment. They were not happy at the service also and disappointed by the manager, only to share with us that they are regular patrons, and were disgusted as the owner who was not in that night is very warm and welcoming. It certainly left a bad taste in our mouths!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had the most amazing experience at Italian Street Kitchen! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely incredible — fresh, authentic, and full of flavour. Every dish we ordered was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. What truly made our visit unforgettable was the exceptional service from the female manager, I believe her name is Mariamal. She was so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. You can tell she really loves what she does. She checked in on us throughout the night, made sure everything was perfect, and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Her service was honestly outstanding — professional, friendly, and so warm. It’s rare to come across someone who creates such a positive dining experience. Because of her, our night felt extra special. We will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend Italian Street Kitchen — amazing food and even more amazing service from Mariamal! 💛

Father’s Day lunch with a friend at Italian street kitchen. Neutral bay - One of their many locations. Restaurant wasn’t extremely busy inside - there are many tables outside along the side of the restaurant. We didn’t drink and I ordered the lamb ragu pasta, the beetroot salad ( the salad selection was really limited) and we ordered a portion of the truffle and Parmesan fries which looked golden and nice. My pasta was tasty, liked the addition of a mint leaf or two. I think the waitress was surprised at how little we ordered as she repeated the order a couple times. Casual. Warm and well priced.

Had such an amazing experience at this restaurant. Service was exceptional. Had a lovely waitress (we didn’t get her name) but she made us feel so welcome. It was my friends birthday and they were so accommodating to our big group. Ordered the lamb lasagne and four cheese and honey pizza and it was sensational.

Had a lovely evening out with my little ones. We enjoyed the food and service was exceptional during what seemed like their peak period. Wait time wasn’t too bad and the manager on the floor, I believe her name was Mariamal, was absolutely lovely! Servers were also greatly mindful of our little ones and super considerate towards them. Will be coming again.

We had an amazing experience at Italian Street Kitchen in Neutral Bay for their bottomless brunch. The food was absolutely delicious. The variety on the menu was great, and every dish we tried was well-balanced and satisfying. The drinks were also fantastic, with a good selection and generous pours, making the bottomless option well worth it. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure our glasses were topped up and that we had everything we needed. The setting was beautiful, with a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere that made it a great spot for a long, leisurely brunch. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for great Italian food and a fun, social dining experience!

I must say I'm disappointed with this place. I had the Napoli Casarecce and it was bland and boring. My friend had the Gnocchi Bolognese, and he was also disappointed in the lack of flavour. Presentation: kind of looked like a can of spagettios dumped on a plate. Taste: tasted like the frozen microwave meal from Coles I had last week. For $3 I don't expect more but for $15 I would like a bit more flavour. Service: was ok but nothing special. We asked for salt and pepper but never got it. Would not return or recommend.

What happened to the great service here... I'm here right now, and one of the staff who has the letter R tattooed on her neck is just plain rude and very unwelcoming... with two tables in the whole restaurant taken we were told we couldn't sit on a bench seat because they were hoping larger groups would come in. Okay cool I understand that... but when a smaller bench seat became available we asked if we could sit there, no problem she says, but we had to clear the table ourselves because she wouldn't do it for quite some time... later on the same girl comes and clears our table whilst we are eating, actually food in hand and chewing and she takes our plates away... where on absolute earth has the service gone let alone some damn respect... 1 star for service 4 star for food

I loved this! $60 for two mains, a shared starter and a wine/soft drink. Fast service but my god the food was good! So tasty and delicious! They don't take bookings so be prepared to wait but it's completely worth it We went on a busy night but they fit us outside with blankets and heaters and we forgot all about Sydney's icy weather! Must try!

We really liked this place, the service was prompt and friendly and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. We will absolutely return.

I came to your restaurant and ordered some takeaway. It was a busy saturday night and I was waiting patiently in the corner on one of your bar stools. After about 30 minutes one of your extremely rude employees comes up to me and tells me I have to move as a "PAYING CUSTOMER" would like to sit there. I inform him that I am also one of these paying customers and that I'm waiting for my order. He again rudely informs me that he doesn't care and that I have to move. So I ask him if he thinks it's OK IF I STAND HERE IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER FOR 30+ MINUTES. To which he replies yes that's fine I'll go check on your order. What do you know it's been ready for ages sitting on the counter with a whole lot of other orders. By the time I get home the food is pretty much cold. Sort your staff out!

Food delicious and very reasonably priced. Took family there and we ate everything. 4pines on tap. Shop was packed out with diners (Wednesday). Goes to show a good restaurant!

my favorite dinner time italian food when i'm in australia. at home feeling with the best food i've had. and there is alot of incredible food in australia!

I came here for a mid-week girls dinner on a Wednesday night and snagged one of the last tables around 6:15pm before it got full and people had to wait for a table. It's order at the counter, which made the front area very busy with various people ordering and other people waiting to put their name down for a table. I think table service would provide a better and more efficient environment. Despite this, the service was friendly and the food was amazing. I had the lamb with a huge rocket side salad, my sister ordered a range of gluten free entrees as her meal, and all the others also enjoyed dishes such as spaghetti (they have gluten free pasta too) and meatballs and pizza. The open style kitchen is also a winner and kept the place cosy on a cold evening.

Our family went there for dinner last week after a recommendation from some friends. We thought it was outstanding and great value. It is Roman style cooking, good choices available and very tasty. Take out adult drinks and it would be a very cheap meal! Highly recommended!